Home Improvement

Residential Contracts

General and Subcontractors

Key Challenges

  • Strict statutory contract requirements under B&P § 7159
  • Mandatory disclosures, payment limits, and cancellation rights
  • Risk of contract unenforceability and license discipline
  • Owner disputes over scope, change orders, and payments

What We Provide

  • Fully compliant home improvement contracts
  • Proper notice and disclosure language
  • Change order forms and procedures
  • Payment protection provisions
Commercial

Commercial Contracts

General and Subcontractors

Key Challenges

  • Complex risk allocation with owners and design teams
  • Scheduling delays and liquidated damages exposure
  • Multi-tier subcontractor management
  • Bonding, insurance, and indemnification requirements

What We Provide

  • Tiered commercial contracts (Starter Contract, Enterprise Contract, Global Contracts)
  • Flowdown provisions for subcontractor management
  • Schedule and delay protection language
  • Insurance and indemnification review

California Contractor Compliance

B&P Code § 7159
Contract Requirements
1
What's Required
  • Mandatory Written Contract Requirements
  • Strict Payment And Deposit Limitations
  • Required Cancellation Disclosures
  • Prohibited Contract Provisions
  • Statutory Notice And Disclosure Obligations
2
Consequences
  • License Suspension or Revocation
  • Fines Up To $5,000 Per Violation
  • Cannot Collect Payment
  • CSLB Disciplinary Action
  • Contract Becomes Unenforceable
3
How We Help
  • Pre-built compliant contract templates
  • All mandatory disclosures included
  • Payment schedules within legal limits
Civil Code § 8850
Change Order Requirements (Effective Jan. 1, 2026)
1
What's Required
  • Written change orders for scope modifications
  • Mandatory change order language in contracts
  • Specific procedures for change order approval
  • Documentation of cost and schedule impacts
2
Consequences
  • Cannot recover payment for extra work
  • Disputes over scope and pricing
  • Contract enforceability issues
  • Exposure to owner claims and litigation
3
How We Help
  • Fully Compliant Change Order Forms
  • Standardized Change Order Procedures
  • Contract Drafting and Revision

Commercial Contract Services

Tiered Solutions
For Projects of Any Size
1
Common Challenges
  • Complex risk allocation with owners
  • Onerous flowdown provisions
  • Pay-if-paid and pay-when-paid clauses
  • Broad indemnification requirements
  • Retention and final payment delays
2
Risks of Poor Contracts
  • Unlimited liability exposure
  • Liquidated damages claims
  • Payment delays or nonpayment
  • Scope disputes and back-charges
  • Costly litigation
3
What We Provide
  • Custom contract drafting
  • Subcontract review and negotiation
  • Flowdown provision analysis
  • Payment and retention protections
  • Insurance and bonding review
Starter

Starter Contract

Standard compliance contracts for straightforward commercial projects

Global

Global Contracts

Comprehensive flowdown contracts from owner to subs for complex work

Contract Services for Contractors

01

Code-Compliant Contracts

We draft contracts that satisfy every requirement under California law—from mandatory disclosures to cancellation rights to payment schedules—so your contracts are enforceable from day one.

02

Tiered Contract Options

We offer contract packages scaled to your project complexity and risk level:

Starter Contract — Standard commercial projects
Enterprise Contract — Larger or multi-phase jobs
Global Contracts — Complex commercial work
03

Ongoing Personalization

Every project is different. We customize your contract for each job—adjusting scope, payment terms, change order procedures, and risk allocation to fit the specific circumstances.

Stop Risking License Revocation, Fines, and Nonpayment

We build contracts that protect your license, preserve leverage, and ensure you get paid.